Visual Concept Designer

Michael Kors

New York City, USonsitePosted May 28, 2026
Posting intelligenceActively listedReposted 3×, possible evergreen/ghost posting

Skills

illustratorphotoshopindesignexcel

About the role

Who You Are:

You are a strong conceptual thinker with refined creative taste, a luxury sensibility, and the ability to translate brand storytelling into experiential retail environments. You excel at developing ideas, creating detailed visualizations, and collaborating with cross-functional partners to ensure concepts are realized with integrity and precision. You thrive in a fast-paced, highly creative, global environment and bring a proactive, solutions-oriented approach to every design challenge.

You’ll Need to Have:

Creative Concept Development

Develop creative concepts for seasonal windows, in-store animations, pop-ups, showrooms, special projects, and brand experiences

Translate high-level creative direction into visual narratives, moodboards, sketches, and concept decks

Support the creative evolution of seasonal brand stories through iterative development and exploration

Own concept development for smaller category-specific or channel-specific projects under the Senior Director’s guidance

Maintain deep knowledge of fashion, retail innovation, materials, color, and experiential design trends

2D & 3D Visualization

Create high-quality visualizations, renderings, and layouts using industry-standard tools

Develop 2D and 3D representations for windows, installations, props, fixtures, and showroom elements

Produce polished presentation materials for executive reviews and global sharing

Maintain organized design files, references, and creative libraries

Technical Design Collaboration

Create preliminary technical drawings and conceptual schematics for Production teams

Partner closely with VM Production to refine designs, ensure feasibility, and support sample reviews

Produce clear visual handoffs and documentation outlining creative intent, materials, proportions, and finishes

Support cross-functional alignment on creative intent through early-stage mockups and prototypes

Showroom Creative Support

Lead creative development for seasonal showrooms, including moodboards, prop concepts, finishes, and styling direction

Provide on-site support during showroom installations to ensure creative integrity is maintained

Guide creative placement and styling during set-up while partnering with Execution and Merchandising teams

Global Storytelling & Tools

Develop compelling creative decks, seasonal narratives, visual tools, and concept presentations for global distribution

Support adaptation of creative concepts for regional needs while maintaining cohesive brand identity

Present concepts to regional VM partners and participate in feedback loops

Collaborate with the Graphics team to ensure creative alignment across all 2D materials

Licensee & Category Support

Provide creative oversight for licensee categories (watches, jewelry, fragrance, eyewear, soft accessories, men’s, swim, etc.)

Partner with and guide the Junior Designer on execution for licensee and secondary-category design needs

Ensure all category executions reflect core seasonal creative intent and maintain brand consistency

We'd Love to See:

5+ years experience in visual, experiential, or spatial design, preferably within luxury or global retail

Strong creative portfolio demonstrating concept development and visualization ability

Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and 3D tools (SketchUp, C4D, Keyshot, or similar)

Strong understanding of materials, color, form, and spatial composition

Exceptional conceptual storytelling and presentation skills

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver under tight timelines

Experience supporting global markets and large-scale retail programs preferred

MK Perks:

Generous Paid Time Off & Holiday Calendar

Summer Fridays

Internal Mobility Across Brands

Cross-brand Discount

Exclusive Employee Sales

Fav 5 Cards (MK Discount for friends and family)

401k Match

Paid Parental Leave

Thrive Wellness Program

Commuter Benefits

Gym Discounts

At Capri Holdings Limited, we are committed to providing a fair and accessible recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation for the interview or application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at CapriTalentAcquisition@CapriHoldings.com.

In compliance with certain Pay Transparency laws, employers are required to disclose a salary range. The salary for this position will vary based on role requirements, skill set and years of experience.

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